Comments on: Wall Street Journal Outlines Regus Woes

By: Daniel Kaneshiro

Daniel Kaneshiro — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 01:42:26 +0000

I think Regus is too “traditional” and could not react quick enough to the changing environment that they helped pioneer. The 41% drop in profit came while only losing 1% occupancy. The customers they are losing is the opportunity that smaller regional operators can capitalize on. What you gain in this economy you will never lose, but what you lose in this economy you will never regain. it’s office Darwinism playing out.

By: Elizabeth Sanchez

Elizabeth Sanchez — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 17:49:47 +0000

I don’t know how 230 pounds translates to U.S. dollars, but I think that’s almost double… that’s a lot of cash. No wonder Regus is expanding so rapidly. I think Regus is more than well able to go through the recession and emerge just as dominant, if not more dominant, than they are now. Once the economy starts growing again, Regus should be in a good position.

By: Bill Brookshire

Bill Brookshire — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 17:35:00 +0000

The Wall Street Journal always does such a thorough job of looking at industries. I am glad to see the newspaper scrutinizing the serviced office industry. That’s actually a good sign. It means business centers are on the radar screen of Wall Street. I think Regus will weather the storm, but it’s interesting to see that they are struggling like so many other businesses.